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Old Hispano-Filipino Church A massive white coral building which has survived earthquakes and time; constructed by Augustian friars sometimes in1875 - 1880; the only church of Spanish vintage still existing in Antique and one of the oldest landmarks in Antique. It is located in poblacion Anini-y, 40.46 kms south of San Jose, Antique.
Malandog Marker (Hamtic,
7 kms. south of San Jose Antique). It memorializes the landing of the
earliest Malayan settlers. Built within the campus of Malandog Elementary
School, the marker reads: Landing site of the first Malaya settlers 1299
A.D. EBJ Freedom Park Located in front of the Antique Provincial Capitol building in San Jose, Antique. The Sangguiang Panlalawigan of Antique on behalf of the entire Antiqueño citizenry officially christens the place Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park. On the park found a marker which reads: a fitting tribute to a man who has done so much, not only for the people of Antique, but the entire Filipino nation, in pursuit of justice, freedom, dignity, democracy and peace. The marker also marks the spot where the late Gov. Evelio B. Javier was first shot by the forces of evil on February 11, 1986.
Telegrafo Hill Boundary
Telegrafo Hill on the Iloilo - Antique boundary commands a view of San
Jose, Antique headland. The hill was a Japanese stronghold during World
War II. The place is best for hiking and horseback riding. Estaca Hill is in the center of the town of Bugasong. It has an elevation of some 200 feet with a view of the sea and the hills. The hill was once a watchtower to warn the people of the Muslim pirates. Sibay Island (Caluya, Antique). The place where the first radar station in Panay was installed. Spanish Conquistador Martin de Goiti stopped in this island on his way to conquer Manila in 1570. Gabaldon Building of Central School of Tibiao is one of the less than 10 priceless surviving post WWII American-constructed building in the country. Almost entirely made up of wood, it's design and mode of construction exemplifies American influences in Filipino architecture.
Nogas Island The 26-hectare government naval reservation island, three miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper. Sailboat or motorized banca can reach it in 20 minutes. It has a white sand beach with lots of corals and shells. Several species of birds and a unique bat specie inhabit the island. Sira-an Hot Spring A government-owned hot sulfur spring atop solid rock with warm water flowing profusely from a crevice and collecting in tubs and a swimming pool. Water from fissures below the basin is flammable. Frequent visits by foreigners and residents of the nearby towns spur development of Sira-an. Modern amenities were constructed in the area. The hot spring is along the highway and is one and a half kilometers from the town proper. Hurao-Hurao Island At low tide the island can be reached by wading. It is located at Brgy. Roque, 5kms. South of Anini-y town. Many hold picnics on the island where coconut trees cool the air and provide the shades. Seashells are abundant on the beach. Punta Nasog as called by natives, this denuded mountain of solid rock with three peaks resembles a cock’s comb, is believed to be rich in mineral deposits. At the foot of Cresta de Gallo lie scenic beaches of Rendon and Bantique. Taguimtim (Two kilometers south of Tobias Fornier). It has breaking surf rocks and coral stones, coconut palms and mangroves edging the beach. The place is perfect for picnics and swimming. Punta Hagdan is a solid rock splintered by the road where the Punta Hagdan Beach Resort is located. Camp Autajay Sometimes called Piña beach by the people, it is five kilometers away from San Jose town. It is a 10-hectare lot located along the beach, with an orchard array of narra and mahogany trees, nipa sheds, benches and cottages. The place is ideal for camping, live-in seminars of conferences where one can go swimming, set bonfire, climb trees, pick fruits or play during leisure hours. Pula Waterfalls Red-tinted water cascades down the waterfalls. It is two kilometers away from poblacion of San Remigio. Batohan Waterfalls About 2 kilometers from the national highway before the town proper of San Remegio. It is so accessible that one need not to climb sloppy terrains but only have to cross a river to reach the village of Carawisan II where this falls is located. Bato Cueva (La Union, San Remigio). Located on the hilltop near the forest nursery. From the top of the hill one can see San Jose and Sibalom and on clear weather the Madia-as mountain in Culasi. Danao Lake Located in the high mountains of San Remigio, it has a diameter of around 1-hectare. Heavy rains do not raise the water level of the lake. The jungle near the lake has monkeys and wild chicken; thus, the place is ideal for nature trekkers. Batabat Coral Reef (Barbaza, Antique). It is one kilometer offshore, or a 20-minute ride by pumpboat. It has 1 ½- hectare coral of varied colors. Various tropical colors can be seen through clear water. One of the best diving spots in the country. Cadiao Resort Eleven kilometers away from the poblacion of Barbaza to Barangay Capuywan, and 5 kilometers walk on foot. Located at Baronage Cadiao, Barbaza, this resort has a Baguio-like temperature, if not cooler during summer. Lolita falls is on the hillside. A thousand-step stairway uphill is proven to test the endurance of fun seekers and amateur mountaineers. Bacalbag Waterfalls (Brgy. Mablad, 8 kms. away from Barbaza). It is 50 feet high. Caves abound and some are still unexplored. One cave is believed to have seven rooms. Hatay-Hatay Resort (Sitio Hatay-Hatay, Palma, Barbaza). This resort is around 5-kilometers from the poblacion. There is enough spring water from the surrounding springs; thus, an olympic size swimming pool can easily be developed in the place. Caigangan Spring Located five kilometers from the poblacion of Barbaza and can be reached in 40 minutes. An irrigation system in the town makes use of abundant spring water. Manglamon Beach and Cave of Tiguis The cave is around 5 kilometers from Tibiao poblacion. It has walls of mossy rocks, and covered with cogon grass which cannot be seen unless one goes near the cave entrance with a torch or a flashlight. Stalactites abound. Near the cave is Maglamon Beach whose sand sparkles like gems. Mararison Island An island in Culasi, Antique with a long stretch of white sand beach, Mararison has five hectares of riceland, plenty of coconut trees and two caves each about 100 feet long. An interesting pitcher plant can be found here, too. It is a rare specie of plant with leaves shaped like a pitcher, provided with an open cap, which closes to trap insects. Mararison is 4 kilometers off the coast of Culasi and is a 15-minute ride by pumpboat. Mt. Madia-as The summit of Mt. Madia-as is 2,117 m above sea level. Its peak is always shrouded with clouds but the mountain can bee seen during clear weather and late afternoons. All year round Madia-as keeps its forest and vegetation evergreen with fourteen waterfalls around its base. Trekking to the summit one has to endure a 15-kilometer stony road leading up to a dry river bed; brave an improvised wooden and bamboo bridge over boulder-strewn river, hurdle numerous hills before reaching a village at its foot where the ascent actually starts; tightrope walk on a two-fool bridge floating on a sea of clouds; clamber up near-vertical slopes precariously holding on rocks, grasses and roots of trees on to more than a thousand feet above, contrive schemes like rubbing soap on pants, tucking in tobacco grains in socks to ward off leeches; be ready with a raincoat for heavy rains occurring anytime. A journey to the mountains of Madia-as is an experience, a beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, pitcher plants, wild herbs, wild deer and boar, cloud rat, a bonsai forest looking neatly trimmed, a lagoon, and a rainforest that provides Madia-as a weather of its own. Batbatan Island Located 8 kilometers from Mararison Island, rises as a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers. American oceanographers that stayed in this island concluded that the island belongs to the Caribbean Category. There are natural caves and anchorage around the island and there are white sand beaches, too. The Tangays, a cultural minority inhabiting the island, speak a dialect different from that on mainland Antique. Maningning Island Located farther east of Batbatan, Maniguin Island is a naval reservation area with lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the China Sea and the Cuyo East Pass. Malumpati Health Spring Can be described as a natural swimming pool, it also provides the municipality of Pandan its potable water source for its population. It flows through Bugang river which was adjudged as one of the cleanest inland bodies of water in the country and have its outlet at the white sand beach of Mag-aba. It is just a few kilometers away from Boracay Island.
Phaidon Beach Resort.
A long stretch of white sand beach from where one could see the
spectacular view of the Duyong Mountain Range on the east and the
beautiful golden rays of the setting sun on the west. Beach Resort -
Rooms & Cottages - Restaurant Whale Shark Watching in Barangay Mag-aba and Patria in Pandan. Every year, from December to May, whale sharks are frequently found by fisherfolks usually inside their fishing nets. Aware of the ecological significance of this species, the fisherfolks never harmed them but rather released them back to the sea. Paso-Hungao in the municipality of Hamtic overlooks the town of Southern Antique including the capital town of San Jose de Buenavista It offers a number of waterfalls and scenic views. A virgin forest is accessible nearby. Igpasugaw Falls Located in the municipality of Sebaste and one of its most visited tourist sites. Tono River The venue of the first international white water kayaking in the Philippines in 1997 and is found in the municipality of Tibiao.
Bugtong Bato Falls Tibiao's majestic
seven-tiered waterfalls. Aningalan, San Remegio is a scenic plateau blessed with Baguio-like cold climate where organic cold-climate vegetables are grown. Rafflesia, the worlds biggest flower can also be found in this place. Amorphophallus, the world's tallest flower grows somewhere in the vicinity and in the surrounding mountainous villages. How to get here? The capital town, San Jose de Buenavista, is accessible via passenger plane, Asian Spirit, three times a week from Manila, and from the major cities of the country through Iloilo City. From Iloilo, it's a two-hour ride by bus or van. A longer route can be taken via Kalibo, Aklan passing through the northern and central municipalities of Antique. Roll On, Roll Off (RORO) buses have daily Manila-Antique back and forth trips that passes through the provinces of Batangas and Mindoro and in Malay Aklan where the famed Boracay island is. From Boracay Island, the province can be reached through RORO buses from Boracay terminal in Malay, Aklan and regular buses plying Nabas, Aklan to the northern part of the province down to the capital town of San Jose de Buenavista.
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